Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized

Cas Hinds
Apr 13, 2026
Am I Lying in a Game of Commander, or Am I Playing to My Outs?
At what point does withholding details become lying? In a game of Commander, is it okay to deceive? Or even lie? Let's discuss.
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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.5%inclusion7 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Erode
2.4%inclusion3 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
1.6%inclusion2 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.1%inclusion3 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Noxious Newt
1.0%inclusion1 decks101 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion677 decks708 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion611 decks708 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
85%inclusion577 decks676 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion570 decks675 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion556 decks708 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
76%inclusion541 decks708 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion519 decks708 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion527 decks708 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
70%inclusion496 decks708 decks
65%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
74%inclusion504 decks680 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion502 decks708 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
68%inclusion462 decks676 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion478 decks708 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion458 decks708 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion456 decks708 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion453 decks708 decks
56%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion431 decks708 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
60%inclusion408 decks676 decks
52%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion406 decks708 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion391 decks708 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion397 decks708 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion360 decks708 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion270 decks708 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion218 decks708 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion166 decks708 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion145 decks708 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion132 decks708 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion107 decks708 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion97 decks708 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion89 decks708 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
47%inclusion320 decks676 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion335 decks708 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion334 decks708 decks
24%synergy
Professor Hojo
46%inclusion314 decks676 decks
39%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
46%inclusion328 decks708 decks
25%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion318 decks708 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion310 decks708 decks
39%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion299 decks708 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion296 decks708 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion262 decks676 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion265 decks708 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion247 decks676 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion249 decks708 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion216 decks708 decks
23%synergy
Delighted Halfling
30%inclusion215 decks708 decks
20%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion214 decks708 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion211 decks708 decks
27%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
30%inclusion201 decks676 decks
22%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
28%inclusion192 decks676 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion198 decks708 decks
26%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion189 decks676 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion185 decks676 decks
24%synergy
Zack Fair
27%inclusion180 decks676 decks
21%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
25%inclusion168 decks676 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion173 decks708 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion146 decks708 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion146 decks708 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion144 decks708 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion137 decks708 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion135 decks708 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion124 decks668 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion122 decks708 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion121 decks708 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion120 decks708 decks
14%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion93 decks676 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion92 decks708 decks
10%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion85 decks676 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion76 decks708 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion65 decks609 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion75 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion72 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion72 decks708 decks
10%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion70 decks708 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.9%inclusion63 decks708 decks
-2%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.6%inclusion61 decks708 decks
1%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.5%inclusion60 decks708 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
8.1%inclusion57 decks708 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.0%inclusion54 decks676 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.0%inclusion54 decks676 decks
5%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.6%inclusion46 decks609 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion372 decks708 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
49%inclusion346 decks708 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion288 decks708 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion270 decks708 decks
32%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion228 decks676 decks
27%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion235 decks708 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion227 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion180 decks676 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion187 decks708 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion174 decks708 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion166 decks708 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion106 decks708 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion102 decks708 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion89 decks676 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion86 decks708 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion83 decks708 decks
-19%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion80 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.6%inclusion61 decks708 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.5%inclusion53 decks708 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.3%inclusion52 decks708 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion33 decks528 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion390 decks708 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
52%inclusion371 decks708 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion292 decks708 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion246 decks708 decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion224 decks708 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion200 decks708 decks
-10%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion189 decks708 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion156 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion153 decks708 decks
18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
20%inclusion141 decks708 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion124 decks708 decks
-7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion87 decks675 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion77 decks708 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion71 decks708 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
9.5%inclusion67 decks708 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.3%inclusion66 decks708 decks
-18%synergy
Harmonize
6.8%inclusion48 decks708 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
6.4%inclusion45 decks708 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion43 decks708 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
54%inclusion384 decks708 decks
50%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
46%inclusion323 decks708 decks
43%synergy
Genji Glove
44%inclusion289 decks657 decks
39%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion308 decks708 decks
40%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion283 decks676 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
42%inclusion296 decks708 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion284 decks708 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion283 decks708 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion280 decks708 decks
38%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion237 decks708 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion233 decks708 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion232 decks708 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion228 decks708 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion210 decks708 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion206 decks708 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion190 decks668 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
28%inclusion195 decks708 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion192 decks708 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
25%inclusion171 decks676 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion173 decks708 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion173 decks708 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion165 decks708 decks
22%synergy
Ultima Weapon
22%inclusion149 decks676 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion152 decks708 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion144 decks708 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion144 decks708 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion127 decks708 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion125 decks708 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion118 decks708 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion116 decks708 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion115 decks708 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion107 decks708 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion101 decks708 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion94 decks708 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
13%inclusion93 decks708 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion91 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion90 decks708 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion89 decks708 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion85 decks708 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion84 decks708 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion81 decks708 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion76 decks708 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion70 decks692 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion69 decks708 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion69 decks708 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion69 decks708 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
9.0%inclusion64 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.5%inclusion60 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.3%inclusion59 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.5%inclusion53 decks708 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
51%inclusion359 decks708 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion254 decks708 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion103 decks708 decks
-5%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion86 decks708 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion78 decks708 decks
7%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion59 decks611 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
7.3%inclusion52 decks708 decks
3%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.0%inclusion47 decks676 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.9%inclusion42 decks708 decks
2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.9%inclusion42 decks708 decks
-23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion38 decks708 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.3%inclusion37 decks692 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion281 decks708 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
32%inclusion224 decks708 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion210 decks708 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion198 decks708 decks
23%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion148 decks708 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion148 decks708 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion122 decks708 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion121 decks708 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion120 decks708 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion111 decks676 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion114 decks708 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion95 decks708 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion81 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion59 decks708 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.2%inclusion51 decks708 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion42 decks708 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion36 decks708 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion694 decks708 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion635 decks708 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
21%inclusion140 decks676 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion134 decks708 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion122 decks708 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion98 decks708 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion88 decks708 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion83 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion79 decks708 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.8%inclusion62 decks708 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.5%inclusion60 decks708 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion47 decks708 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion36 decks708 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion689 decks708 decks
7%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion689 decks708 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion675 decks708 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion675 decks708 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion487 decks708 decks
29%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion480 decks708 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion454 decks708 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
63%inclusion446 decks708 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion419 decks708 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57%inclusion402 decks708 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion393 decks708 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion382 decks708 decks
31%synergy
Rootbound Crag
54%inclusion379 decks708 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion369 decks708 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion367 decks708 decks
25%synergy
Brushland
51%inclusion362 decks708 decks
30%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion357 decks708 decks
45%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion333 decks708 decks
-2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
46%inclusion328 decks708 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion301 decks708 decks
-7%synergy
Jungle Shrine
42%inclusion300 decks708 decks
-12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion294 decks708 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion291 decks708 decks
16%synergy
Spire Garden
41%inclusion287 decks708 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion278 decks708 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion265 decks708 decks
3%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
37%inclusion259 decks708 decks
29%synergy
Fortified Village
28%inclusion200 decks708 decks
7%synergy
Game Trail
28%inclusion196 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
27%inclusion194 decks708 decks
12%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion159 decks708 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion145 decks708 decks
12%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion144 decks708 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion144 decks708 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion141 decks708 decks
-11%synergy
Savannah
20%inclusion139 decks708 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion135 decks708 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion135 decks708 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion128 decks708 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion115 decks676 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion119 decks708 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion117 decks708 decks
5%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion115 decks708 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion111 decks708 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion110 decks708 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion102 decks708 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion101 decks708 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion99 decks708 decks
-8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion97 decks708 decks
-10%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion95 decks708 decks
4%synergy